Easy pumpkin recipes for babies and toddlers

It is officially pumpkin season and although pumpkin spiced lattes are what you’re thinking of, there’s more! Celebrate the combination of pumpkin and spice with these delicious autumn recipes perfect for toddlers, fussy eaters and even parents. When we introduced solids to Zahrah, she definitely preferred the sweeter vegetables and still does, here are some of her favourite recipes.

Pumpkin Soup

You will need:500gm Diced Pumpkin Cubes250ml Coconut CreamCinnamon to tasteSalt to tase1 tsp HoneyFeta How to make it:Sprinkle salt, cinnamon and honey over the the pumpkin cubes and roast in the oven till soft.

Blend the roasted pumpkin till it reaches a smooth consistency.

Boil the pumpkin puree with the coconut cream until you’re happy with the taste and texture.

Season with salt and garnish with some feta cheese.*If you’re making this recipe for adults, you can also substitute half of the coconut cream for a broth of your choice.

Pumpkin Curry

* I introduced very mild curries to Zahrah from 9 months onwards and she simply loved it. Some of her favorites included Dhal (lentils), potato and pumpkin (when we couldn’t get our hands on pumpkin, we substituted with butternut, which is just as delicious).

Heat ghee in a deep and wide pan. Add grated pumpkin and stir. Cook on low flame for 7-8 mins, till pumpkin shrinks and becomes a little mushy. Add hot milk and bring to a boil. Reduce the flame to low and cook till the milk is almost dried. Stir in between.

Add crushed cardamom and condensed milk and mix well.

Cook for another 5-6 mins, till the condensed milk is dried and the mixture starts leaving the side of the pan.

Fall is all about the pumpkin! If you would like some more ideas and recipes with delicious pumpkins, take a look at Pop Sugar for their super long list. These pumpkin recipes are perfect for sharing at school parties or serving as a special family meal, these pumpkin treats are easy to whip together — especially with the help of your child. If you try any of these recipes, please feel free to tag mirasa in your pics on Facebook or Instagram.

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